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Corn Silk - Barba de Elote Herb Tea by El Sol de Mexico

Corn Silk are the long, shiny, silky threads or elongated stigmas at the top of an ear of corn. Although it’s not considered as food, Corn silk is used as a medicine because they contain significant amounts of potassium. Maize Silk, Indian Corn, Stigma Maydis, Zea mays and Maidis Stigma are other names by which Corn Silk is also known. Their color can vary from yellow to brown. Despite people discarding this part of the corn, this elote herb makes a savory tea due to ithaving the same compounds found in Thyme and mint. It can be found in dried, whole or powder forms.

Ancient peoples like the Aztecs, Incas, Mayans and American Indians used all parts of the corn. Even though it was their staple food source, these cultures also used the corn for medicinal purposes. They made cornmeal (dried kernels) as a compress to be applied on bruises, and inflammations like sores and swellings. To help new mothers with their supply of breast milk and treat dysentery, Aztecs created a cornmeal extract.

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Net Wt. 3/8 oz. (7g) bag

Corn Silk.

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The effects of diuretics like Furosemide (Lasix) can be increased by Corn silk orElote Herb. Avoid drinking Corn Silk tea if you are allergic to Lasix.

Boil 2 teaspoons of corn silk with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then let simmerfor 10 minutes. Then turn of the heat, and let it soak for half an hour. Strain and either warm or drink your tea at room temperature.

Corn Silk is a soothing diuretic used for Bedwetting, kidney stones, inflammation ofthe prostate or any irritation of the urinary system.

Do not use during pregnancy, if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, lowpotassium levels or are allergic to corn.

Store dried corn silk in a bag or jar, it will last about a year.

Warning: The use of infusions made with this herb is solely at your own risk.Consult your physician before using any herb for medicinal purposes